Sport Report – Term 2, Week 7
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Rock-climbing, Bush Walking and Orienteering Camp
During Term 2 Week 4, Year 9 students attended an outstanding three-day outdoor education camp that took them to both Morialta Conservation Park and up to Mt Crawford Forest. From cliff faces to mountain summits, the camp challenged students in every sense, but it was an awesome experience.
Day 1: Rock Climbing & Abseiling
Students tackled the stunning terrain of Morialta Conservation Park, testing their courage and technique on the rock face.
Day 2: Summit Hike at Mt Crawford
Pushing through the challenge, students completed the full hike to the summit of Mt Crawford for well-earned panoramic views.
Day 3: Orienteering at Chalks
The camp wrapped with a competitive orienteering challenge through Chalks Campground, putting navigation skills to the test.
Skills in action
Beyond the activities themselves, students demonstrated a genuinely impressive range of outdoor skills throughout the camp. Each day brought new opportunities to practise and refine the capabilities that make outdoor education so valuable.
Skills used included:
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Trangia cooking
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Map navigation
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Collaborative teamwork
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Climbing safety
A note of thanks
A huge congratulations to all Year 9 students. Your enthusiasm, resilience and team spirit made this a truly memorable experience. A sincere thank you also goes to staff members Dylan, Jess and Monty, whose dedication and support were instrumental in making the camp the success it was. We could not do it without you.
